Fiber Splicer

Hotwire Communications; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotwire Communications is seeking a Fiber Splicer to install and maintain fiber networks both underground and on poles. You will prep and splice cables, run tests, and work with System Engineers to turn up service according to standards.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in field fiber splicing, proficiency with fusion splicers and OTDRs, and strong English communication. You’ll join a team that values reliability, documentation, and on-call flexibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent oral and written communications in English.
• Active, clean state driver’s license required.
• At least 3 years hands-on field fiber splicing and restoration experience.
• Proficiency with fusion splicing equipment.
• Knowledge of broadband fiber optics and Metro Ethernet networks.
• Ability to use OTDRs and fiber test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prep and splice fiber optic cables and locate problem areas.
• Install and maintain FTTH transmission and reception equipment.
• Maintain network systems for private lines and diagnose issues.
• Coordinate with System Engineers on test and turn-up procedures.
• Review engineering docs like schematics and OTDR reports.
• Support field maintenance teams and on-call rotations.
• Maintain network documentation of changes and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot MDF/headend issues with third-party providers.
• Ensure connections meet specifications with engineering team.
• Perform duties on on-call schedule as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fusion splicing

Fiber testing equipment

OTDRs

Fiber optics knowledge

Metro Ethernet networks

Broadband communications concepts

English communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fusion splicing machine

OTDRs

Optical power meters

Fiber testing equipment

Job description

The Fiber Splicer is responsible for the installation of new cable lines, both underground and on utility poles, and also performs maintenance on existing cables, including evaluation tests and repair.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prep and splice fiber optic cables, locate problem areas and perform other repairs as needed. This requires proficiency with fusion splicer and fiber test equipment.
• Install and maintain transmission and reception equipment for FTTH network.
• Install and maintain network systems for private lines and determine solutions for any issues preventing the service from operating normally.
• Initiate test and turn-up procedures with System Engineers in accordance with company compliance standards.
• Collect and interpret engineering documentation, to include schematics, fiber management systems and performance OTDR reports.
• Support field maintenance teams, including: IT, regional engineering teams and any other department as related to fiber network.
• Provide demand and preventive maintenance for fiber network & FTTH.
• Maintain proper network documentation on changes and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot MDF/headend issues with 3rd party providers.
• Work within the engineering team to ensure all connections are within required specifications.
• Work on an on-call schedule rotation as required.
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent required
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English.
• Must have active and clean, non-restrictive, state issued driver’s license in State where hired.
• At least 3 years hands-on/field experience in fiber splicing, test equipment & restoration
• Demonstrated proficiency using fusion splicing machine
• Must understand the underlying theories and concepts of broadband communication and including fiber optics and Metro Ethernet networks
• Ability to use advanced test equipment like OTDR’s, optical power meters and other fiber testing equipment as required
• Ability to work days, weekends, evenings and holidays and participate with on-call rotation as needed

BENEFITS:

We truly appreciate and value all our employees and show our appreciation by offering a wide range of benefits, including:

• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Additional Holidays (including your Birthday!)
• Hotwire Service Discounts – for employees who live on a property serviced by Hotwire. Discounted service offerings are provided for high-speed internet, video service, phone, and security service

Hotwire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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